How many HP related apps do I need?

relztrah · Nov 7, 2019

I have an HP ProBook laptop running Windows 10 Pro so yes, there are going to be a lot of built-in HP apps. But this is ridiculous.

There are more! I couldn't even fit them all in this screenshot. I think some of this is left over from when I had an HP multifunction printer/scanner/copier which I no longer use. Which of them can I safely uninstall and which should I leave?

Sysnative Windows Update · Nov 7, 2019

All proprietary software can be safely removed unless you have manually set up some passwords/security measures through them.

Digerati · Nov 7, 2019

If there is one specifically for the battery, I would keep that one. Otherwise, I would remove them, or at lease set them so they (or their Services) don't run automatically when Windows starts.

relztrah · Nov 8, 2019

Thanks for the replies. I'll uninstall the unnecessary apps.

jcgriff2 · Nov 12, 2019

I have an HP laptop - ENVY 17 - core i7

I got rid of the vast majority of HP apps.

Not sure if you need Hotkey or SMART (I THINK that is related to the hard drive).

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jcgriff2 · Nov 12, 2019

Also, I suggest that you disable them instead of uninstalling them.

Use Sysinternals AutoRuns from Microsoft (Logon tab) for start-up items. Simply un-check the box to the left of the app to disable it.

Autoruns for Windows - Windows Sysinternals

Extract the EXE file to Desktop. RIGHT-click on it, "Run as Administrator"; give it a few secs to scan the registry.

AutoRuns does not get installed - it is a stand-alone executable.

For HP System Services - press WIN key then type services.msc

Disable HP services.

x BlueRobot · Nov 14, 2019

jcgriff2 said:
SMART (I THINK that is related to the hard drive).

Looks like it is a printer application, not sure if it required or not; I doubt it.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/hp-smart/9wzdncrfhwlh?activetab=pivot:overviewtab

jcgriff2 · Nov 14, 2019

OP did mention that he used to have an HP printer and for whatever reason, HP printers bring a literal ton of baggage with them (drivers; start-up apps; system services) as compared to other printer manufacturers.

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